--- title: Water's Importance | Explore Freshwater Through Art | Action Pack --- [Skip to content](https://thewaterliteracyproject.org/en/action-packs/712/action-pack-2#main-content) [![Logo of The Water Literacy Project](https://thewaterliteracyproject.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Logos/Project/Logo%20of%20The%20Water%20Literacy%20Project.webp?width=155&height=75&name=Logo%20of%20The%20Water%20Literacy%20Project.webp "Logo of The Water Literacy Project")](https://thewaterliteracyproject.org/?hsLang=en) - Activities Show submenu for Activities - [Kindergarten to Grade 6](https://thewaterliteracyproject.org/en/action-packs/k-6) - [Grades 7-12](https://thewaterliteracyproject.org/en/activities-for-grades-7-12) - [About](https://thewaterliteracyproject.org/en/about-the-project) - [ReFresh Water](https://refreshwater.thewaterliteracyproject.org/) - Activities Show submenu for Activities - [Kindergarten to Grade 6](https://thewaterliteracyproject.org/en/action-packs/k-6) - [Grades 7-12](https://thewaterliteracyproject.org/en/activities-for-grades-7-12) - [About](https://thewaterliteracyproject.org/en/about-the-project) - [ReFresh Water](https://refreshwater.thewaterliteracyproject.org/) Action Pack Freshwater Under Stress ![Horizontal line](https://thewaterliteracyproject.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Website/Horizontal%20line.png?width=136&height=3&name=Horizontal%20line.png)   Project: Create a poster to inform your family or friends about risks to freshwater.   ![A child paints at an easel during an art activity, with other children in the background and an illustrated water-themed character holding a paintbrush in the corner.](https://thewaterliteracyproject.org/hubfs/Website/Action%20Pack/Sharing%20my%20freshwater%20feelings%20thumbnail.png "A child paints at an easel during an art activity, with other children in the background and an illustrated water-themed character holding a paintbrush in the corner.") We need a intro text line   Explore your relationship with freshwater, connect water to health, culture, ecosystems and everyday life, then express what water means to you through art. ![Career in water](https://thewaterliteracyproject.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Website/Action%20Pack/Career%20in%20water%204.png?width=150&height=150&name=Career%20in%20water%204.png "Career in water") ![Career in water](https://thewaterliteracyproject.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Website/Action%20Pack/Career%20in%20water%204.png?width=150&height=150&name=Career%20in%20water%204.png "Career in water") --- ## Photo Gallery --- - ![An artist’s hands carefully place green preserved moss onto a 3D landscape model. The diorama features a sandy beach, small wooden block houses, and vibrant blue resin water representing islands. A tube of glue and scissors sit on the black workspace.](https://thewaterliteracyproject.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Website/Action%20Pack/3D%20resin%20moss%20island%20diorama.jpg?width=2148&height=1395&name=3D%20resin%20moss%20island%20diorama.jpg) - ![Seen from behind, a girl in a pink shirt sits in a folding chair, painting a landscape on an easel. Beside her sits an older man. They are outdoors by a lake with green mountains in the background. A small table holds art supplies next to a camping tent under large trees.](https://thewaterliteracyproject.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Website/Action%20Pack/girl-painting-lake-landscape.jpg?width=2120&height=1414&name=girl-painting-lake-landscape.jpg) - ![A child’s crayon drawing of a sunny day by the water. A large smiling sun shines over green hills with flowers. Three people stand on a yellow shore next to a black car; one is holding a fishing rod over the blue water. White clouds and V-shaped birds fill the blue sky.](https://thewaterliteracyproject.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Website/Action%20Pack/drawing-family-fishing.jpg?width=3198&height=2403&name=drawing-family-fishing.jpg) - ![A young girl wearing glasses and an apron sits at a table, smiling thoughtfully while painting with watercolors. Her desk is covered in brushes, pencils, and palettes. In the background, a colorful abstract painting rests on a wooden easel in a bright, sunlit studio.](https://thewaterliteracyproject.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Website/Action%20Pack/Young%20girl%20painting.jpg?width=2121&height=1414&name=Young%20girl%20painting.jpg) - ![A black-and-white manga illustration of three characters moving forward against a background of blue and turquoise water ripples. A person has a cap, a person in a jacket smiles, and a character in the back wears headphones with a determined expression.](https://thewaterliteracyproject.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Website/Landing%207-12/Characters%20drawing%20manga-style.png?width=1440&height=701&name=Characters%20drawing%20manga-style.png) --- ### WHAT'S INCLUDED ---     Quiz   Water Knowledge Quiz: Freshwater Under Stress ![Question mark icon](https://thewaterliteracyproject.org/hubfs/Website/Action%20Pack/Question%20mark%20icon.svg)   Info-Drops   1\. Vulnerability and Change 2\. Types of Threats 3\. Human Impacts and Water Justice 4\. Impacts on Ecosystems ![Group icon](https://thewaterliteracyproject.org/hubfs/Website/Action%20Pack/Group%20icon.svg)   Action Pack Materials   Explorer's Journal Project Booklet Facilitator Guide ![Icon of open pamphlet](https://thewaterliteracyproject.org/hubfs/Website/Action%20Pack/Open%20pamphlet-book%20icon.svg)   Additional Materials   This Action Pack also includes a growing collection of additional materials to help you along the way, such as:    [Tips to Support Learners   Helpful tips for educators, parents, and other adults using this Action Pack with learners. ![Group icon](https://thewaterliteracyproject.org/hubfs/Website/Action%20Pack/Group%20icon.svg)](https://thewaterliteracyproject.org/en/activities/grades-7-12?hsLang=en)   [Water Knowledge Quiz   Try this short quiz to see what you know about water and decide what to explore next. ![Question mark icon](https://thewaterliteracyproject.org/hubfs/Website/Action%20Pack/Question%20mark%20icon.svg)](https://thewaterliteracyproject.org/en/activities/grades-7-12?hsLang=en)   [Explorer’s Journal   Use this journal to explore ideas, exercises, and reflect on your relationship with water. ![Icon of open pamphlet](https://thewaterliteracyproject.org/hubfs/Website/Action%20Pack/Open%20pamphlet-book%20icon.svg)](https://thewaterliteracyproject.org/en/activities/grades-7-12?hsLang=en)     *More to come!* ### Download the Action Pack DOWNLOAD NOW × #### Finished? 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